Wednesday 31 January 2018

The Midweek Message: Read The Headlines! (Matthew 9)

In this message, we look at Matthew 9:18-34, where Jesus performs multiple miracles during one journey (and possibly one day!)  
How should we react to these miracles?  
What was their message?  
We consider the answers to these questions in this message.

Monday 29 January 2018

Just Another Melodic Monday: Psalm 139 (Were I to Cross from Land to Land)

I've recently been listening an album of "New Scottish Hymns", and wanted to share this version of Psalm 139, "Were I to Cross from Land to Land", which reminds us of the sovereignty of God in life and death, and the joy of knowing his steadfast love.

Wednesday 24 January 2018

The Midweek Message: God's Recipe for Fasting (Matthew 9)

In Matthew 9, Jesus is asked a question about fasting.  In this message, therefore, we consider what fasting is, and why Christians still fast today.

Monday 22 January 2018

The Midweek Message: Let Faith Be Your Pacemaker (Isaiah 7)

For our Sunday evening service, we journeyed into the book of Isaiah.  After briefly considering the history leading up to the time of Isaiah, we consider the two messages that Isaiah brings from the Lord to King Ahaz: one of reassurance, and one of judgment.  
How do you keep your heart steady when shaken by fear?  Let faith be your pacemaker.

Tuesday 16 January 2018

The Midweek Message: The Authority and Mercy of Jesus (Matthew 9)

In Matthew 9, we see what it means to be a faithful, faith-filled friend.  We also find Jesus demonstrating he has both the authority and the mercy of God.

Wednesday 3 January 2018

The Mid-Week Message: The Recipe for a Church that makes Excellent Choices

In Philippians 1, Paul's prayer is that the church community in Philippi would "approve what is excellent".  But what kind of church makes excellent choices?  Paul gives us three ingredients: love, knowledge and discernment.  In this message, we explore what those ingredients will look like, and why they are so important.